adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You talk like a madman!"
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
GrimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
Jeremy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You talk like a madman!"
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
Ludd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading "You talk like a madman!"
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
Narayan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
SikhnounUS /siːk/
an adherent of Sikhism
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
Singh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You talk like a madman!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grim changed the plan a little at the last minute.
Ticknor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Grim, Jeremy and I drove to Ludd in a hired auto, Grim and Jeremy both in Arab costume, and I trying to look like a tourist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mabel Ticknor left Jerusalem by train, as agreed, but Narayan Singh was sent that way too, to keep an eye on her.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He being a Sikh, could sit in the corridor without exciting comment, and being dressed for the part of a more or less prosperous trader, he could travel first class without having to answer questions or allay suspicion.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You talk like a madman!"
