adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
ciphers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
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 He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "Here is important news, Gabriel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is important news, Gabriel.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading "Here is important news, Gabriel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is important news, Gabriel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
KNIFEnounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In it he found a long communication in cipher.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Here is important news, Gabriel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
pneumatic-tube
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
POISONEDverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He read a few lines with a startled look and then said:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POISONED KNIFE When we returned home, on Sunday evening, Max found the receptacle in the wall which communicated with the pneumatic-tube system standing open.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is written in one of the ciphers of the Brotherhood, which I will translate to you.
