used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
set up or found
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
jailedadjectiveUS /dʒeɪld/
being in captivity
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
Julie
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From this reading "But you must, Zizi," wailed Julie.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But you must, Zizi," wailed Julie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You know as well as I do that Mac never killed Gilbert.
not any; not one
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
Pennington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
Thorpe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
the act of testing something
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "But you must, Zizi," wailed Julie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the police were still making investigations, they were fairly well satisfied that Thorpe was the guilty man and since he was jailed and awaiting trial, they rested on their laurels.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
but in spite of that
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you must, Zizi," wailed Julie.
Zizi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pennington Wise was by no means sure of Thorpe's guilt, and Zizi was certain of his innocence, but though these two were working hard, as yet they had found no other definite suspect.
Zizi's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zizi's Opportunity The Blair case had come to a standstill.
