adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
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 Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
ApparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
Brixton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
candlepowernoun
luminous intensity measured in candelas
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
LaboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
Osram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It is an Osram lamp of about a hundred candlepower, I should judge,” he observed.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Next came a close examination of the ceiling and side walls, the floor, the hangings, the pictures, the rugs, everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently he had satisfied himself that there was nothing concealed in the light itself.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Kennedy was tapping here and there all over the wall, as if to discover whether there was any such hollow sound as a cavity might make.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laboriously, with such assistance as the memory of Mr. Brixton could give, he began tracing out the course of both the electric light and telephone wires that led down into the den.
