adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
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 we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
Besnard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
Commissaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
Hanaud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
PolicenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
soldier-like
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From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
VILLAnounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was the man who had looked out from the window, Louis Besnard, the Commissaire of Police.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading All we wish is that the murderers should be discovered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT THE VILLA The drive curved between trees and high bushes towards the back of the house, and as the party advanced along it a small, trim, soldier-like man, with a pointed beard, came to meet them.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are coming, then, to help us, M. Hanaud!" he cried, extending his hands.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will find no jealousy here; no spirit amongst us of anything but good will; no desire except one to carry out your suggestions.
