accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The desk stood immediately before the window.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
dispatch-box
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From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
frecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
grainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The desk stood immediately before the window.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
pollennounUS /ˈpɑːlən/
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The desk stood immediately before the window.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed plain to Brant that the dispatch-box had been conveyed here and opened for security on this desk, and in the hurry of examining the papers the flower had been jostled and the fallen grains of pollen overlooked by the spy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As he glanced mechanically from it, he was surprised to see that it commanded an extensive view of the slope below the eminence on which the house stood, even beyond his furthest line of pickets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was equally struck by another circumstance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were one or two freckles of red on the desk, which made this accident appear the more probable.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The desk stood immediately before the window.
