DetectiveA main character in the book who is an investigator
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A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes"The detective was called in to solve the mystery."
MurderA key event in the book around which the plot revolves
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The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another"The detective had to solve a complicated murder case."
Kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation"The victim was murdered in his own home."
SuspectA person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense
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Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of something without certain proof"The detective suspected that the butler was lying."
A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense"The detective had a list of suspects to interview."