used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
Bettenridge
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From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
defraudverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːd/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
doesn't
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From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Not at first," Webb whined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
implicatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
culpably involved
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
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 "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
as might be expected
From this reading "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
not any; not one
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not at first," Webb whined.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
recurring again and again
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
express in words
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the sheriff's office, he repeated practically the same story, insisting that he had been hired by Professor Bettenridge on a wage basis, and that he was in no way implicated in the plot to defraud Mr. Johnson.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
whined
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From this reading "Not at first," Webb whined.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Realizing that his loose talk was building up trouble for himself, Webb would say no more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Naturally you knew that the professor's machine was worthless?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your story doesn't hang together," Mr. Parker said severely.
