used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HELPLESS OLD WOMAN.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
Colton
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From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
Dave
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From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading A HELPLESS OLD WOMAN.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
impostorsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstərz/
plural of “impostor” — a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
Kittymunks
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From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A HELPLESS OLD WOMAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The fellow was taken to an asylum for the insane, and the search for Dave Kittymunks was resumed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
in the near future
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
suspicious-looking
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From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
TopekanounUS /təˈpiːkɑː/
the capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Thus was ended the search for the murderer, the newspapers said, and the vigilance of the Kansas City police was praised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
at the time that
From this reading But it soon transpired that the prisoner had been a street preacher in Topeka at the time when the murder was committed, that he had on that day created a sensation by announcing himself John the Baptist and swearing that all other Johns the Baptist were base impostors.
which person or people
From this reading In Kansas City was arrested a suspicious-looking man, who, upon being taken to jail, confessed that his name was Dare Kittymunks and owned that he had killed old man Colton.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A HELPLESS OLD WOMAN.
