used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
mentalities
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From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
mooringnounUS /ˈmʊrɪŋ/
a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
not any; not one
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
PhysicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
Stimson's
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From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading By slightly different channels they swung to the same mental mooring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In face of the little they had learned, such a second killing seemed utterly meaningless.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading It supplied no dreadful link, fitted no vacant niche in even the most shadowy of their theories.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER LOCKED DOOR Physically stunned by surprise, the two detectives stared at Stimson’s lean, dark face, while, with the swiftness of a dream, their trained mentalities passed the whole case in review--to no purpose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading First and second killing, if done by the same hand, were the work of an irresponsible madman.
