adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
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 In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
BOTHdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
CAPTURESnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
Evelyn's
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From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
I'm
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From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Mr. Theydon is really very ill.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Theydon is really very ill.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Theydon is really very ill.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Mr. Theydon is really very ill.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
SIDESnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
Theydon
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From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Theydon is really very ill.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTURES ON BOTH SIDES Though Theydon was in first-rate athletic trim, that blow on the throat had nearly stunned him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I'm sure we ought to try and revive him."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In all likelihood, too, he changed color slightly, because the next thing he was aware of was the note of alarm in Evelyn's voice when she cried excitedly:
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The effort to rise promptly and bear a hand in the imminent capture of one whom he regarded as something akin to a homicidal maniac had imposed a further strain on his resources, and it was possible that he did actually lose his senses during a couple of seconds.
