adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
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 Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
Bittermeads
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From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To Rupert, therefore, it seemed certain that Deede Dawson could know nothing as yet.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
Deede
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From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
Dunsmore
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From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Rupert, therefore, it seemed certain that Deede Dawson could know nothing as yet.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To Rupert, therefore, it seemed certain that Deede Dawson could know nothing as yet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Rupert, therefore, it seemed certain that Deede Dawson could know nothing as yet.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To Rupert, therefore, it seemed certain that Deede Dawson could know nothing as yet.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Even if Walter had had the idea of returning to give his accomplice warning, he could not have come by the road on his bicycle as quickly as Rupert had ridden across country.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, riding fast, Rupert Dunsmore came in sight of Bittermeads he experienced a feeling of extreme relief.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And that Walter would spend either time or thought on Deede Dawson did not appear in any way probable.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Though what he had feared he did not quite know, for he did not see that any alarm could have reached here yet or any hint come to Deede Dawson of the failure of all his plotting.
