used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
highly skilled
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
in addition
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading And yet, the detective knit his brows.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
Coquenil's
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From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading And yet, the detective knit his brows.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
set up or found
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, the detective knit his brows.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
how
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From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading And yet, the detective knit his brows.
engage in
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
and nothing more
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
not in physical motion
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suppose it was established beyond a doubt that this pistol killed the billiard player, there still remained the question _how_ the shooting was accomplished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Which, with the evidence of the seamstress and the dog, gave a strong probability that the instrument of the crime had been found.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THROUGH THE WALL Coquenil's examination of the pistol showed that it was a weapon of good make and that only a single shot had been fired from it; also that this shot had been fired within a few hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the ball in the body corresponded with balls still in the pistol, this probability would become a practical certainty.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, the detective knit his brows.
