adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
Bernauer
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From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
Klingmayer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
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 Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
Leopold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
Riedau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Left to himself in the little room, Muller made a thorough search of it, opening the cupboard, the bureau drawers, every possible receptacle where any article could be kept or hidden.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading When Muller reached the house where Mrs. Klingmayer lived he ordered the cabman to wait and hurried up to the widow’s little apartment.
Winkler's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had the key to Leopold Winkler’s room in his own pocket, for Mrs. Klingmayer had given this key to Commissioner von Riedau at the latter’s request and the commissioner had given it to Muller.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The detective told the good woman not to bother about him as he wanted to make an examination of the place alone.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What he wanted to find was some letter, some bit of paper, some memoranda perhaps, anything that would show any connection existing between the murdered man and Mrs. Bernauer, who lived so near the place where this man had died and who was so greatly interested in his murder.
