used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was making a big mistake and he knew it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
desktopnounUS /ˈdesktɑːp/
the top of a desk
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
DetectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
didn't
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From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
drummedverbUS /drʌmd/
inflected form of “drum” — make a rhythmic sound
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
Fenton
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From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
HomicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was making a big mistake and he knew it.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was making a big mistake and he knew it.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was making a big mistake and he knew it.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was making a big mistake and he knew it.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
and nothing more
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
others
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From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The tragic and unusual cases, the sensational ones, the kind that stayed in the headlines for weeks and months and increased the circulation of newspapers from coast to coast by hundreds of millions of copies.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Lieutenant of Detectives Joseph Fenton of Homicide West was remembering some of the others.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He sat staring down at his best lead so far, the only lead he could really sink his teeth into, wishing to hell he didn't have to remember.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He drummed with his fingers on the desktop and hunched his shoulders a little.
