used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
ex-convict's
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From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
fraternizeverbUS /ˈfrætərnaɪz/
be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
Jocky
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From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
come together
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
pleasantriesnounUS /ˈplezəntriz/
plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Nemesis._ Philip was thrown into the sea on a Tuesday.
watchdognounUS /ˈwɑːtʃdɔːɡ/
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading There is a curious sympathy between the police and well-known criminals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The inspector received him graciously, thus chasing from the ex-convict's mind a lurking suspicion that matters were awry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jocky Mason reached London on Wednesday, and kept his appointment with Inspector Bradley on Thursday evening.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading They meet with friendliness and exchange pleasantries, as a watchdog might fraternize with a wolf in off hours.
