used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
behooved
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From this reading Still, it behooved Clancy to tread warily.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading But the Bureau is no respecter of persons.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Bureau is no respecter of persons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
Clancy
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From this reading Still, it behooved Clancy to tread warily.
Clancy's
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From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
true confidential information
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
dossiersnounUS /ˌdɔːˈsjeɪz/
plural of “dossier” — a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Bureau is no respecter of persons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
Meiklejohn
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From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
not any; not one
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But the Bureau is no respecter of persons.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading But the Bureau is no respecter of persons.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it behooved Clancy to tread warily.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Still, it behooved Clancy to tread warily.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading Still, it behooved Clancy to tread warily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DARING CRIME It was no part of Detective Clancy's business to pry into the private affairs of Senator Meiklejohn.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Senators are awkward fish to handle, being somewhat similar to whales caught in nets designed to capture mackerel.
William
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From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Men much higher up in politics and finance than William Meiklejohn would be disagreeably surprised if they could read certain details entered opposite their names in the _dossiers_ kept by the police department.
