adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
Bruxtelle
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From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
CerisenounUS /sərˈiːs/
a red the color of ripe cherries
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
DIANAnounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
dress-coat
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From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
Fogerty
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From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
HoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
Louise
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From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
Mershone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
ogrenounUS /ˈoʊɡər/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
REVOLTSnounUS /riˈvoʊlts/
plural of “revolt” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no immediate need of his hastening after her, and his arrest and the discovery of half his plot had seriously disturbed him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He called up a cab and went at once to his rooms at the Bruxtelle; and Fogerty followed him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading DIANA REVOLTS Charlie Mershone had no difficulty in securing his release when Parker came on duty at six o'clock.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he discarded his dress-coat, took a bath and donned his walking suit Mershone was in a brown study.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hours ago Louise had been safely landed at the East Orange house and placed in the care of old Madame Cerise, who would guard her like an ogre.
