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 It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
AYRES
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From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
BUENOS
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From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
CIGARETTESnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
expendituresnounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃərz/
plural of “expenditure” — money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
halcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
Kazmah's
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From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
Lucien's
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From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
Rita
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From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading It was necessary to resort to all kinds of subterfuge in order to cover her expenditures at the establishment in old Bond Street.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CIGARETTES FROM BUENOS AYRES Sir Lucien’s intervention proved successful.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kazmah’s charges became more modest, and Rita no longer found it necessary to deprive herself of hats and dresses in order to obtain drugs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was now surrounded by spies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, nevertheless, these were not the halcyon days of old.
