adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
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 Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We dropped around at the Dodge house the next morning.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
ClutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
Dodge'snounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪz/
possessive form of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading We dropped around at the Dodge house the next morning.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
Elaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
FaradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
HandnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We dropped around at the Dodge house the next morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We dropped around at the Dodge house the next morning.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We dropped around at the Dodge house the next morning.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early though it was, we found Elaine, a trifle paler but more lovely than ever, and Perry Bennett themselves vainly endeavoring to solve the mystery of the Clutching Hand.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were at Dodge's desk, she in the big desk chair, he standing beside her, looking over some papers.
wholeheartedlyadverbUS /ˈhoʊlhɑːrtɪdli/
without reserve; without reservation
From this reading Kennedy had thrown himself wholeheartedly into the solution of the mysterious Dodge case.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Far into the night, after the challenge of the forged finger print, he continued at work, endeavoring to extract a clue from the meagre evidence--the bit of cloth and trace of poison already obtained from other cases, and now added the strange succession of events that surrounded the tragedy we had just witnessed.
