adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
appointeesnounUS /əpɔɪnˈtiːz/
plural of “appointee” — an official who is appointed
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
cocainenounUS /koʊˈkeɪn/
a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
derelictsnounUS /ˈderəlɪkts/
plural of “derelict” — a person without a home, job, or property
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
Doobman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
unnamable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody in this hospital had some secret vice, and it was Mr. Doobman’s duty to repress the vices of the others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the money they could smuggle in they were ready to spend for license to indulge themselves.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading They wanted tobacco, whiskey, cocaine and other drugs, and some of them wanted a chance to practice unnamable horrors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The inmates of the hospital included many of the prisoners who had money, and could pay to make themselves comfortable.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As for the attendants in the hospital, they were all political appointees, derelicts who had been unable to hold a job in the commercial world, and had sought an easy berth, like Peter himself.
