AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT A HANDKERCHIEF REVEALED.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
Darrel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
HANDKERCHIEFnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading WHAT A HANDKERCHIEF REVEALED.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
REVEALEDverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading WHAT A HANDKERCHIEF REVEALED.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
swift-flying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A kind Providence had on more than one occasion favored the daring railroad detective.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Before the point of the knife touched the breast of Dyke Darrel, a swift-flying object sent the deadly weapon out into the middle of the street.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A HANDKERCHIEF REVEALED.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading The next instant a man bounded from the shadow of a building upon the would-be assassin.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Dyke Darrel was so dazed from the blow he had received as to be unable to ward off the dirk that was thrust at his bosom by the vile assassin, and had not a third party appeared on the scene at this critical moment the story we are now writing would never have been told.
