adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had no definite plan of action.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He had no definite plan of action.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
EMPTYverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
hooting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
Kerry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
Limehouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
optimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had no definite plan of action.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
rain-swept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
SetonnounUS /ˈsiːtən/
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
sirennounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Seton, newly from more genial climes, shivered as he contemplated the misty, rain-swept streets, deserted and but dimly lighted by an occasional lamp.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had spoken to several pickets, and had gathered no news of interest, except that none of them had seen Chief Inspector Kerry since some time shortly before dusk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
WHARFnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE EMPTY WHARF The suspected area of Limehouse was closely invested as any fortress of old when Seton Pasha once more found himself approaching that painfully familiar neighborhood.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hooting of a steam siren on the river seemed to be in harmony with the prevailing gloom, and the most confirmed optimist must have suffered depression amid those surroundings.
