used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
highly skilled
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
in addition
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
Crosby'snounUS /ˈkrɔːzbiz/
possessive form of “crosby” — United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
Dobbs
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From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
divisible by two
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
Irene
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From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
Judy
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From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
not any; not one
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
PREMONITIONnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
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 In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She had accomplished Jasper Crosby’s arrest, and except for a few bruises had suffered no ill effects from his frenzied choking.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading PREMONITION Judy had a threefold reason for being glad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading In spite of doubts and suspicions as to the veracity of the prisoner’s story, part of it must be true.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also she was glad that Peter Dobbs had wanted to kiss her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Judy even dared hope that they were near the end of their search for Irene.
