adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He did not want his companion to suspect anything.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
Bellmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
BROTHERSnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He did not want his companion to suspect anything.
corksnounUS /kɔːrks/
plural of “cork” — outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
ProfoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
SadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
SomehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He did not want his companion to suspect anything.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somehow he felt as though the last hope had gone from him, for he did not see how he could find any clew to his identity in the corks, strung into such a queer jacket.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want his companion to suspect anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROTHERS Profound indeed was the impression made on Dave by the sight of the childish things in the trunk Mr. Carson had received from Denver.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Dave tried to look cheerful as he came out to join Mr. Bellmore for the ride across the prairies to the place where they were going to measure the flow of water.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sadness, too, was mingled with his feelings.
