adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
Apfel
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From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
Apfel's
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From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
bakerynounUS /ˈbeɪkəri/
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
ComradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
doughnounUS /doʊ/
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
fellow-sleuths
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From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
Kaiser'snounUS /ˈkaɪzərz/
possessive form of “kaiser” — the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
kneaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
McGivney
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From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
PacifistnounUS /ˈpæsɪfɪst/
someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
pastyadjective
resembling paste in color; pallid
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
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 Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
rat-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
SocialistsnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələsts/
plural of “socialist” — a political advocate of socialism
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading McGivney said he would send somebody to Apfel at once, and give him the name of the Kaiser’s agent as one who might be induced to contribute to the radical defense fund.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apfel would, of course, have no idea that the man was a German agent; he would go to see him, and ask him for money, and McGivney and his fellow-sleuths would do the rest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Peter said that was fine, and offered to go to Apfel himself; but the rat-faced man answered no, Peter was too precious, and no chance must be taken of directing Apfel’s suspicions against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Peter thought of Comrade Apfel, who was one of the extreme Socialists, and a temporary Pacifist like most Germans.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Apfel worked in a bakery, and his face was as pasty as the dough he kneaded, but it would show a tinge of color when he rose in the local to denounce the “social patriots,” those party members who were lending their aid to British plans for world domination.
