adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
Baugh
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From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
ish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
Louie
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From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
meditated
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From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
Seigerman
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From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Dot ish my name, sir,” said the man behind the bar.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading An hour afterwards, he walked up to the bar, and asked, “Is Mr. Seigerman in?”
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The information sought developed the fact that it was the office of sheriff that he wanted.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Baugh now reduced their finances further for a shave, while he meditated how he would launch his scheme.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading When the name was furnished, the leader of this scheme wrote it on a card—Seigerman, Louie Seigerman,—not trusting to memory.
