adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
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 PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I realized this now, too late.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
murderer'snounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
possessive form of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I realized this now, too late.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
PRISONERSnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I realized this now, too late.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
StainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I realized this now, too late.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I realized this now, too late.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
unluckilyadverb
by bad luck
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stains that might have been of invaluable service in determining the murderer were washed away almost before they were dry.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I sent for Burns, who reported that he had locked the axe in the captain’s cabin.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading PRISONERS MY first thought had been for the women, and, unluckily, to save them a shock I had all evidences of the crime cleared away as quickly as possible.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the axe remained, and I felt that its handle probably contained a record for more skillful eyes than mine to read, prints that under the microscope would reveal the murderer’s identity as clearly as a photograph.
