adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
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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 Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
hidverbUS /hɪd/
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
MorallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Morally sure as I was, after the first examination of the accused, that he had a relatively large sum hidden somewhere, I first gave all my attention to his chamber.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I have had a good deal of perplexity and trouble.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can safely say it was not on the first day exactly that I saw where the truth probably was hid.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He could hardly keep from smiling grimly; but he added at once,-- “But I know where it is, I think.
