adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
FairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
SKIRMISHINGverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SKIRMISHING On the following morning the gentlemen at Fair Oaks were astir at an unusually early hour, and immediately after breakfast held a brief conference.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was decided to offer a heavy reward for the apprehension of the murderer of Hugh Mainwaring, while a lesser reward was to be offered for information leading to identification and arrest of the guilty party.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading Their conference at an end, Ralph Mainwaring ordered the carriage to take himself, Mr. Whitney, and the secretary to the depot.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Preparations were also to be made for the funeral, which would take place the next day, and which, in accordance with the wishes of Ralph Mainwaring, was to be strictly private.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe I will ride down with you," said Mr. Merrick.
