adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
CapitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
statutenounUS /ˈstætʃuːt/
an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
Tictocq
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
Tictocq's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He registered at the Avenue Hotel under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him out at once for one not to be singled out.
vouchsafed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French detective, was in Austin last week.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Last Wednesday afternoon a well-dressed gentleman knocked at the door of Tictocq's room in the hotel.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One report is that the French Minister of State has discovered an old statute among the laws of the empire, resulting from a treaty between the Emperor Charlemagne and Governor Roberts which expressly provides for the north gate of the Capital grounds being kept open, but this is merely a conjecture.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed the information that his mission was an important one from the French Government.
