adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
Covent
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From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
EitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
Idiale
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From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
Laverick
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From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He was perfectly convinced that personally he had no interest for her.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
pleasure-surfeited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was sheer curiosity which prompted him to pursue this adventure.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Laverick, in presenting his card at the box office at Covent Garden that evening, did so without the slightest misconception of the reasons which had prompted Mademoiselle Idiale to beg him to become her guest.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Either that, or this was one of the whims of a spoiled and pleasure-surfeited woman.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In some way or other he had become connected in her mind with the murder which had taken place within a few yards of his office, and in some other equally mysterious manner that murder had become a subject of interest to her.
