used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
being joined in close association
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did Westcott know?
command with authority
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
How
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From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
a search for knowledge
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What did Westcott know?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
having a point
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How had he discovered their participation in the affair?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither man had anticipated this; neither had the slightest conception that any suspicion of this kind pointed at them.
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The direct question was like the sudden explosion of a bomb.
Westcott
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From this reading What did Westcott know?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did Westcott know?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that Westcott unhesitatingly connected Matt Moore with the abduction was in itself alone sufficient evidence that he based his inquiry on actual knowledge.
