used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
Colwyn
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From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
constable's
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From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
hear with intention
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
not any; not one
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The chief constable's official mind could conceive no higher compliment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
ProsecutornounUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/
a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
on the contrary
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
unusual or striking
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
syllogistical
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From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Your statements seem almost too incredible for belief, but undoubtedly you have made out a case for the further investigation of this crime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "This is a remarkable story, Mr. Colwyn," said the chief constable, breaking the rather lengthy silence which followed the conclusion of the detective's reconstruction of the crime.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would have made an excellent Crown Prosecutor."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It has been quite entrancing to listen to your syllogistical skill.
