acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who was the gentleman?
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
Deadhouse
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From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the doctor with an expression of considerable doubt.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
night-watchman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
Schwartz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The deputy night-watchman (though he might carry messages for his relative the nurse) was not personally acquainted with his sister's medical patrons in Frankfort.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His little friend (as he reasoned) had, no doubt, remembered the invitation to the Deadhouse, and had obtained admission through the interference of the strange gentleman who was with him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The discovery of Jack agreeably surprised Schwartz, without in the least perplexing him.
