used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Farland asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
Coadley
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From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
eludingnounUS /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
Farland
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From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
set up or found
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
Jim
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From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
MurknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
not any; not one
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What's the trouble now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
Prale
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From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
Prale's
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From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
the act of testing something
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "What's the trouble now?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He found Prale pacing the floor angrily, and Murk sitting in a corner and watching him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
What's
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From this reading "What's the trouble now?"
at the time that
From this reading UP THE RIVER Coadley had not gone for more than an hour when Detective Jim Farland arrived at the hotel and made his way immediately to Sidney Prale's suite.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The police detective, after doing duty for a few days, had been withdrawn, as it seemed evident that Prale had no intention of jumping his bail or eluding trial in any other way.
