AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
Andy
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From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
BrayverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
Dinneford
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From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
Edith
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From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Pinky could get no trace of him after he had escaped.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pinky could get no trace of him after he had escaped.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pinky could get no trace of him after he had escaped.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
Hoyt
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From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
Jewett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
PinkynounUS /ˈpɪŋki/
the finger farthest from the thumb
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
Swett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading Pinky could get no trace of him after he had escaped.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A few days after the meeting with Mrs. Bray, the police report mentioned the arrest of both Pinky Swett and Mrs. Bray, _alias_ Hoyt, _alias_ Jewett, charged with stealing a diamond ring of considerable value from a jewelry store.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sent to prison, in default of bail, to await trial.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Dinneford immediately went to the prison and had an interview with the two women, who could give him no information about Andy beyond what Mrs. Bray had already communicated in her hurried talk with Edith.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _FOR_ weeks the search for Andy was kept up with unremitting vigilance, but no word of him came to the anxious searchers.
