Chapter II

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From this reading 10.

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From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

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From this reading 184 West 71st Street.

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From this reading 184 West 71st Street.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the killing of a human being by another human being

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

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From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Sept.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading Murder: Strangled about 11 p. m.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

past form of “type” — write by means of a keyboard with types

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading 184 West 71st Street.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The “Canary” In the offices of the Homicide Bureau of the Detective Division of the New York Police Department, on the third floor of the Police Headquarters building in Center Street, there is a large steel filing cabinet; and within it, among thousands of others of its kind, there reposes a small green index-card on which is typed: “_ODELL, MARGARET.