grimly mocking or cynical.

something that causes a person to act

A clue or piece of evidence that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting

the prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol, especially in the US between 1920 and 1933.

offer an excuse or defense for (someone), especially by providing an account of their whereabouts at the time of an alleged act.

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

in a way that is intended to teach

put forward for consideration by others

go out of or leave (a place).

a successful and dependable business venture, product, or investment that consistently generates significant and reliable income with minimal additional investment or maintenance

a sacred site in Jerusalem that is part of the retaining wall built by King Herod to support the Temple Mount

a woman employed to teach children in a private household

something that's not planned or arranged but seems like it is

the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.

a public official who acts as prosecutor for the state or the federal government in court in a particular district.

a person who is guilty of a serious crime

a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.

a novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder.

a formal inquiry or systematic study