AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
FLOTSAMnounUS /ˈflɑːtsəm/
the floating wreckage of a ship
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
Harold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
JETSAMnoun
the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
Mainwaring's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FLOTSAM AND JETSAM An hour later, the attorney and the detective reappeared, and, threading their way through the crowd still lingering about the hotel, walked rapidly down the street, arm in arm, conversing in low tones.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading Mr. Whitney glanced at his companion, but the latter seemed engrossed with his own thoughts and made no reply.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading "A case of suicide, undoubtedly," said the attorney "and scarcely to be wondered at, taking all the circumstances into consideration.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "I never was so completely floored in my life," the attorney continued, "as when it came out that Harold Mainwaring was her son; and I yet fail to see the necessity for introducing that feature into the testimony.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know, I am now more than ever inclined to the belief that she was in some way connected with Hugh Mainwaring's death, and that, after such a revelation of her character as was made in court this morning, she feared further disclosures."
