11
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
29
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
30
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From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
4
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From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
AtomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
Chenowich
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From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
CORDELL
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
cubbyholenounUS /ˈkʌbihoʊl/
a small compartment
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
DetailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
DRAWSnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
electrocutionnounUS /ˌɪlektrəˈkjuːʃən/
execution by electricity
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
set up or found
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
Gilmore
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
half-way
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From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
HomicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
jabbingnounUS /ˈdʒæbɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
Juanita
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
KillernounUS /ˈkɪlər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
Kirk'snounUS /kɜːrks/
possessive form of “kirk” — a Scottish church
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
immediately past
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
Lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
linoleumnounUS /ləˈnoʊliəm/
a floor covering
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
NODverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
nuclearadjectiveUS /ˈnuːkliər/
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
oughta
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From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
plain-clothes
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From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
RobberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
slayingsnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋz/
plural of “slaying” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
thumbnailnounUS /ˈθʌmneɪl/
the nail of the thumb
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
two-column
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From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a gray chill day late in November, and by 4:30 that afternoon the ceiling lights were on.
which person or people
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
WizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A jury last week found Cordell guilty of the brutal slayings despite his testimony that it was a mysterious blonde woman, floating in a "ball of blue fire," who had blasted the victims with a "ray gun" on that October afternoon.
world-famous
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From this reading CORDELL DRAWS DEATH NOD Killer of Wife and Atom Wizard To Face Chair in January Paul Cordell, 29, was today doomed by Criminal Court Justice Edwin P. Reed to death by electrocution the morning of January 11, for the murders of his wife, Juanita, 29, and her employer, world-famous nuclear scientist Gregory Gilmore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This oughta interest you," he said, jabbing a chewed thumbnail at an item under a two-column head half-way down the left side of page one.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Chenowich, the young plain-clothes man recently transferred to Homicide from Robbery Detail, stopped at Martin Kirk's cubbyhole and slid an evening paper across the battered brown linoleum top of the Lieutenant's desk.
