adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
Allan
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From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “MR.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
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 ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
Platt
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From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
Roscoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
subjoinverb
add to the end
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he put into an envelope directed to Allan Roscoe, accompanied by a brief note, which I subjoin:
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hector lost no time in drawing up a statement of the facts connected with the loss of the wallet, which he got Wilkins and Ben Platt to sign.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ROSCOE: I send you a statement, signed by two of my schoolmates, showing that the charge which Mr. Smith was in such a hurry to bring against me, in order to screen his nephew, who is the real thief, is wholly unfounded.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am not particularly surprised that you were ready to believe it, nor do I care enough for your good opinion to worry.
