AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
blindfoldedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndfoʊldɪd/
wearing a blindfold
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
BowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/
give encouragement to
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
Hanlon
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From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
hider
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From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
Hon
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From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
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 few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
penknifenoun
a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bowing in response to the mighty cheer that greeted his appearance, Hanlon stood, smiling at the crowd.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But he evidently meant business, for he turned at once to Mr. Mortimer, and asked that the test be begun.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
well-knitadjective
strongly and firmly constructed
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few words from one of the staff of the newspaper that was backing the enterprise informed the audience that the day before there had been hidden in a distant part of the city a penknife, and that only the hider thereof and the Hon. Mr. Mortimer knew where the hiding place was.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hanlon would now undertake to go, blindfolded, to the spot and find the knife, although the distance, as the speaker was willing to disclose, was more than a mile.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young fellow he seemed to be, slender, well-knit and with a frank, winning face.
