used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
Ackerman
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From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She answered with an evasive smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She answered with an evasive smile.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading She answered with an evasive smile.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
the state of being honored
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
I'm
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From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
NorthernernounUS /ˈnɔːrðərnər/
an inhabitant of the North
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She answered with an evasive smile.
Stella'snounUS /ˈsteləz/
possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading The following day he pressed his love with straightforward earnestness.
Susie
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From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the moment she had seen his letter on Stella’s bed she had watched the young Northerner with the keenest suspicions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I appreciate the honour you pay me, Mr. Ackerman, but I’m not in love with you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE arrest of John Graham precipitated a crisis between Ackerman and Susie Wilson which was as unexpected as it was embarrassing to the handsome young detective.
