adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
AYLESBURY
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From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
Bastien-Lepage
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From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
comfortlessadjective
without comfort
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
DawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
graylyadverb
having a grey appearance
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
Harley's
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From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
HILTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
MARKETnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
setteenoun
a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
SquarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
Velasquez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
walrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading Squarely before the oaken mantel he stood, a large, pompous man, but in this hour I could find no humour in Paul Harley’s description of him as resembling a walrus.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading INSPECTOR AYLESBURY OF MARKET HILTON “Now, gentlemen,” said Inspector Aylesbury, “I will take evidence.”
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Dawn was creeping grayly over the hills, and the view from the library windows resembled a study by Bastien-Lepage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The Velasquez portrait mentally translated me to the billiard room where something lay upon the settee with a white sheet drawn over it; and I wondered if my own face looked as wan and comfortless as did the faces of my companions, that is, of two of them, for I must except Inspector Aylesbury.
yellowly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lamps burned yellowly, and the exotic appointments of the library viewed in that cold light for some reason reminded me of a stage set seen in daylight.
