adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
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 Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
Dulcifer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
InquisitionnounUS /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
Peepholes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Though we all lived together, we were probably the least united body of men ever assembled under one roof.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of effectually keeping up the want of union between us, we were not all trusted alike.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading No man of us ever knew that he was not being overlooked at home, or followed when he went out, by another man.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Peepholes were pierced in the wall of each room, and we were never certain, while at work, whose eye was observing, or whose ear was listening in secret.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading MY first few days’ experience in my new position satisfied me that Doctor Dulcifer preserved himself from betrayal by a system of surveillance worthy of the very worst days of the Holy Inquisition itself.
