used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
highly skilled
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
(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 Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
Bayport
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From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
Clancy
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From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
Clancy's
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From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
Montrose
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From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
not any; not one
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
prosecutionsnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃənz/
plural of “prosecution” — the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
for a short time
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The man, Clancy, was arrested in Atlantic City and was convicted with the rest of the gang, on charges of receiving and disposing of stolen property.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Gus Montrose was questioned by detectives shortly after the triumphant procession reached the city.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although some of the gang stubbornly insisted on their innocence, the evidence against them was so complete that the state had no trouble in securing prosecutions against them all, and they were sentenced to long terms of imprisonment in the state penitentiary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERY SOLVED The capture and subsequent trial of the automobile thieves provided Bayport with one of its biggest sensations in many a day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The Bayport police notified Atlantic City detectives, and Clancy's arrest was accomplished within an hour after the other members of the gang were lodged in the cells.
