AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING WARNING.
Alstine
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From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
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 A thorough search of the city failed to discover the assassin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A thorough search of the city failed to discover the assassin.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A thorough search of the city failed to discover the assassin.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A thorough search of the city failed to discover the assassin.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING WARNING.
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 The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading A thorough search of the city failed to discover the assassin.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
WARNINGnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading A STARTLING WARNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The remainder of that night and for several days thereafter the city was wild with excitement over the story of the sudden disappearance of the man for whom five thousand dollars reward was offered.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His bold return had evidently been to see his betrothed, and it was surmised by many that Rose Alstine could tell, if she would, the exact whereabouts of the murderer.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The policeman was not mortally hurt, but the wound he had received was destined to lay him up for a long time.
