AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
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 A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
Bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/
possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
Chinston
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From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
Dr
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From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
IlladjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
Sprotts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading There was no grounds for this statement, as Dr Chinston told Kitty and Madame Midas to say nothing about the poison, and it was generally understood that the deceased had died from apoplexy.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
Vandeloup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading The ubiquitous reporter, of course, appeared on the scene, and the evening papers gave its own version of the affair, and a hint at foul play.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY Ill news travels fast, and before noon the death of Selina Sprotts was known all over Melbourne.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rumour, however, which originated none knew how, crept about among everyone that poison was the cause of death, and this, being added to by some and embellished in all its little details by others, there was soon a complete story made up about the affair.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the Bachelor’s Club it was being warmly spoken about when Vandeloup came in about eight o’clock in the evening; and when he appeared he was immediately overwhelmed with inquiries.
