adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
mentalitynounUS /menˈtæləti/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
Orville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
Parmalee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
pompositynounUS /ˌpɑːmˈpɑːsɪti/
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
possessverbUS /pəˈzes/
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “The true detective mind,” returned Mr. Monroe, with his slow pomposity, “is not dependent on instinct or intuition.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mr. Orville seems to possess the detective instinct himself,” observed Mr. Parmalee, with what seemed like a note of jealousy in his tone.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Oh, I think it is largely dependent on that,” I said, “or where does it differ from the ordinary inquiring mind?”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Parmalee went with me and we found Mr. Monroe in the library, quite ready to talk with us.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'm sure you will agree with me, Mr. Burroughs,” the coroner went on, almost as if I had not spoken, “that it depends upon a nicely adjusted mentality that is quick to see the cause back of an effect.”
