adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
LastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this there is no difficulty, and they seem to be above suspicion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
Tregennis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
water-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Our next obvious step is to check, so far as we can, the movements of Mortimer Tregennis after he left the room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The wet, sandy path took it admirably.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Last night was also wet, you will remember, and it was not difficult--having obtained a sample print--to pick out his track among others and to follow his movements.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Knowing my methods as you do, you were, of course, conscious of the somewhat clumsy water-pot expedient by which I obtained a clearer impress of his foot than might otherwise have been possible.
