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 "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
GarricknounUS /ˈɡerɪk/
English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
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 "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The old methods are all right--as far as they go.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There must be something new in order to catch criminals, nowadays," he pursued.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
THICKETnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I nodded assent, for we had often discussed the subject.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But while we have been using them, criminals have kept pace with modern science."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE THICKET "You know my ideas on modern detective work," Garrick remarked to me, reflectively, when they had gone.
