adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
argand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
burnernounUS /ˈbɜːrnər/
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS--THE FORGED LETTER--THE PLAN.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
FORGEDadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS--THE FORGED LETTER--THE PLAN.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS--THE FORGED LETTER--THE PLAN.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
PLANverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS--THE FORGED LETTER--THE PLAN.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS--THE FORGED LETTER--THE PLAN.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading A blanket was nailed over the only door of the room, and every thing and every action showed that great secrecy was a most important factor of the assembly.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
time-tables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the rear room of a small frame building, the front of which was occupied as a coal office, located on West Lake street, Chicago, three men were seated around a square pine table.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
widthsnounUS /wɪdθs/
plural of “width” — the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The curtains of the window were not only drawn inside, but the heavy shutters were closed on the outside.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The large argand burner of a student's lamp filled the small room with its white, strong light, The table was covered with railroad time-tables, maps, bits of paper, on which were written two names a great number of times, and pens of different makes and widths of point were scattered amidst the papers.
