adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
Colbron
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From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
differsverbUS /ˈdɪfərz/
third-person singular of “differ” — be different
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
Groner
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From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
humblenessnoun
the state of being humble and unimportant
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
Isabel
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From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
Lecoq
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From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
Muller'snounUS /ˈmʌlərz/
possessive form of “muller” — Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading In personality he differs greatly from other famous detectives.
plain-looking
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From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
SecretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
ServicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
SherlocknounUS /ˈʃɜːrlɑːk/
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
From this reading He has neither the impressive authority of Sherlock Holmes, nor the keen brilliancy of Monsieur Lecoq.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Muller is a small, slight, plain-looking man, of indefinite age, and of much humbleness of mien.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading by Grace Isabel Colbron, and Augusta Groner Joseph Muller, Secret Service detective of the Imperial Austrian police, is one of the great experts in his profession.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A naturally retiring, modest disposition, and two external causes are the reasons for Muller’s humbleness of manner, which is his chief characteristic.
