adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
Andre
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From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
copeverbUS /koʊp/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
instigatornounUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtər/
someone who deliberately foments trouble
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
Lecoq
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From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
threefoldadjectiveUS /ˈθriːfoʊld/
three times as great or many
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He could now prove that the head of this association, the man who concealed his identity under a threefold personality, was the instigator of a murder.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But he did not intend to make use of this discovery at once, for he had sworn that he would take the whole gang, and his proceedings had been so carefully conducted that his victims did not for a moment suspect the net that was closing around them.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Lecoq enjoined prudence and caution on Andre, and the utmost care on the part of his agents, because he was fully aware of the skill and cunning of the adversary with whom he had to cope.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You should not talk or make a noise,” he would say, “when you are fighting.”
