adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
bidverbUS /bɪd/
propose a payment
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
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 Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
Ludlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Our hero learned from the incident the terrible risks that threatened him, and he determined to be even more careful.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having laid out the scoundrel, Vance bid the fellow follow, and taking him to Ludlow Street he left him in charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way to the jail the man begged like a trooper to be released, plead that he was only joking, and that he was really only a "crank," but the detective's invariable reply was:
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was midnight when Spencer Vance arrived on the coast.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know you and until you 'open up' and tell who employed you to 'shadow' me, you will be kept close."
