AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
Brandt's
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From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
fearlessnessnoun
feeling no fear
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
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 Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
intrusted
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From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
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 Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
MINEpronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
others
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From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
Ralph
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From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
VISITORnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISITOR AT THE MINE Ralph Brandt was admirably fitted for the task he had undertaken.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But his chief and others on the force well knew that beneath Brandt's careless demeanor was concealed the relentless pertinacity of a bloodhound on track of its victim.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With fearlessness he united imperturbable coolness and unwearied patience in pursuit of an object.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The more difficult and dangerous the work, the more careless and indifferent his manner, giving the impression to superficial observers of being the very last person to be intrusted with responsible duty.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Few knew him in his character of detective, and no one would have singled him out as an expert in his calling.
