adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
clashings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
cul-de-sac
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From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
doggingadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːɡɪŋ/
relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
hammerings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
Kerry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
Limehouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE DARK Towards eleven o’clock at night the fog began slightly to lift.
TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Turning to the right, Kerry walked on for some distance, and then suddenly stepped into the entrance to a narrow cul-de-sac and stood quite still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A conviction had been growing upon him during the past twelve hours that someone was persistently and cleverly dogging his footsteps.
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 As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fog signals were booming on the railway, and from the great docks in the neighborhood mechanical clashings and hammerings were audible.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading As Kerry crossed the bridge over Limehouse Canal he could vaguely discern the dirty water below, and street lamps showed dimly, surrounded each by a halo of yellow mist.
