adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
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 And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
Barney
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From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
interplaynounUS /ˈɪntərpleɪ/
reciprocal action and reaction
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
Larry
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From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
Maggie
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From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
sacrificialadjectiveUS /ˌsækrəˈfɪʃəl/
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would only rid Larry of such danger as they represented; it would only be revenge upon them for the evil they had done.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And, after all, revenge helped a man forward but very little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick's plan was good; but it would only get rid of Barney and Old Jimmie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick's departure left Maggie to think alone upon an intricate and possibly dangerous interplay of characters in which she had cast herself for the chief role, which might prove a sacrificial role for her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She quickly perceived that Dick's plan, clever as it might be, would bring about, in the dubious event of its success, only one of the several happenings which had to come to pass if she were to clear her slate before her disappearance.
