adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
ASSISTSnounUS /əˈsɪsts/
plural of “assist” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
blood-stains
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From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
drawing-room
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From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
drawing-rooms
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From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
enunciatedverbUS /ɪˈnʌnsieɪtɪd/
past form of “enunciate” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
Formery
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From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
GUERCHARD
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From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
strangledadjectiveUS /ˈstræŋɡəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed, if anything, disappointed at finding no blood-stains, but to find real consolation in the thought that she might have been strangled.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading GUERCHARD ASSISTS Leaving a policeman on guard at the door of the drawing-room M. Formery, the Duke, and the inspector set out on their tour of inspection.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
Victoire
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From this reading In particular he lingered long in the bedroom of Victoire, discussing the possibilities of her having been murdered and carried away by the burglars along with their booty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a long business, for M. Formery examined every room with the most scrupulous care—with more care, indeed, than he had displayed in his examination of the drawing-rooms.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading He found the inspector in entire agreement with every theory he enunciated, and he grew more and more disposed to regard him as a zealous and trustworthy officer.
