adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Too bad," said Thaddeus.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
prevaricatesverbUS /prəˈverəkeɪts/
third-person singular of “prevaricate” — be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
Thaddeus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Too bad," said Thaddeus.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
Tiffany'snounUS /ˈtɪfəniz/
possessive form of “tiffany” — United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933)
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
TooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too bad," said Thaddeus.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I had a vague hope we could stock up on jewels of her kind.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "And I regret to say that Mary hasn't a cousin on the whole police force, or, in fact, any kind of a relative whatsoever, unless she prevaricates."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am sorry Mrs. Perkins is so blinded by jealousy," said Bradley, with a smile.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where did you get her, anyhow--Tiffany's?"
