adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
Fynes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
JacksnounUS /dʒæks/
a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
placarded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
underlingsnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋz/
plural of “underling” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
Vanderpole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One thousand pounds’ reward for the apprehension of the murderer of either Hamilton Fynes or Richard Vanderpole!
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Inspector Jacks, who was amongst the first to hear the news, after a brief interview with his chief put on his hat and walked round to the Home Office.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sought out one of the underlings with whom he had some acquaintance, and whom he found ready enough, even eager, to discuss the matter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “There wasn’t a word about any reward,” Inspector Jacks was told, “until this morning.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By midday on the following morning London was placarded with notices, the heading of which was sensational enough to attract observation from every passer-by, young or old, rich or poor.
