used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several things he can do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are several things he can do.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
convergeverbUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/
be adjacent or come together
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
opinion or judgment
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
obtain
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
to a considerable degree
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
Lathrup
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From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
precisely, exactly
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several things he can do.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several things he can do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are several things he can do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he happens to be sitting in a police car he can exercise quick judgment and gain an advantage right at the start.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The next unexpected development in the Lathrup case took place in broad daylight, at two o'clock in the afternoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He can radio a half-dozen other cars to converge upon the scene or keep at a distance and follow his lead.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
at the time that
From this reading What does a police officer do when he has two sensational murders and a disappearance weighing heavily on his shoulders and he sees something of a criminal nature taking place right before his eyes?
