aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
(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 All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
Couldn't
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From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
Dave
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From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
Dunston
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From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
coins made of gold
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
silverwarenounUS /ˈsɪlvərwer/
tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That shows they must have known the jewels were here,” said Dunston Porter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “Evidently they did not touch any of the gold plate or silverware.”
Wadsworth's
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “The jewels were probably what the rascals were after,” was Mr. Porter’s comment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All in the offices listened with interest to Oliver Wadsworth’s words.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading “Couldn’t they find out about them from the workmen?” questioned Dave.
