adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
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 It looked so dark and hopeless to her, all of it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
Bonner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It looked so dark and hopeless to her, all of it.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading It looked so dark and hopeless to her, all of it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked so dark and hopeless to her, all of it.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
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 Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked so dark and hopeless to her, all of it.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
MysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
QuestionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
Rosalie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
sleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
Tinkletown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading She and Bonner were much nearer, far dearer to one another than ever, and yet not one effort had been made to bridge the chasm of silence concerning the thing that lay uppermost in their minds.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undoubtedly, the latter had given up the search, for the last heard of him was when he left for Europe with his wife for a pleasure trip of unknown duration.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The Mysterious Questioner July brought Rosalie's visit to an end, and once more Tinkletown basked in her smiles and yet wondered why they were so sad and wistful.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading She only knew that Anderson Crow had not "run down" his clew, nor had the New York sleuth reported for weeks.
