adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
bankrollnounUS /ˈbæŋkroʊl/
a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
ClutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
Elaine
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From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
FROZENadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
HandnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
machinationsnounUS /ˌmækəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
PayverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
SAFEadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time I had thought of that.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading As they mounted the steps, Kennedy called back to me, "Pay the driver, Walter, please."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bennett was on the step of the cab in a moment and, together, one on each side of Elaine, they assisted her out of the car and up the steps to the house.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "THE FROZEN SAFE" Kennedy swung open the door of our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at last, before the Dodge mansion, after the rescue of Elaine from the brutal machinations of the Clutching Hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it happened, I had quite a bankroll with me and, in my hurry, I peeled off a ten dollar bill and tossed it to the fellow, intending to be generous and tell him to keep the change.
