used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There were reasons for Manning's anxiety.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
Britz
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From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
a person who is in charge
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were reasons for Manning's anxiety.
Greig
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From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
hear with intention
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
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 Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
Manning's
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From this reading There were reasons for Manning's anxiety.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
mistrustingverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
pitfallnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːl/
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
a person who is being chased
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were reasons for Manning's anxiety.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were reasons for Manning's anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The department could not afford to "fall down" on this conspicuous case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manning and Greig settled themselves comfortably in their chairs, prepared to listen to a long recital.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the chief it had looked as if Britz were running around in a circle, hopelessly bewildered, mistrusting every palpable lead as a new pitfall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The extraordinary methods which Britz had pursued in the conduct of the investigation had puzzled and alarmed them.
