AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The "sergents de ville" raise the woman.
discoverersnounUS /dɪˈskʌvərərz/
plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Twinkling lights flicker on her face.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Twinkling lights flicker on her face.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
JOE
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From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Twinkling lights flicker on her face.
loungers
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From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
Marie
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From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
NETSnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twinkling lights flicker on her face.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The "sergents de ville" raise the woman.
rard's
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From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
sergents
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From this reading The "sergents de ville" raise the woman.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
shyingverbUS /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading Her blood stains the sidewalk, in the shadow of the Church of Christ.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
TwinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Twinkling lights flicker on her face.
ville
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From this reading The "sergents de ville" raise the woman.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a cab is halted, the horses shying at a prostrate body, knots of street loungers gather at the cries of the discoverers of Marie Brard's body.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The "sergents de ville" raise the woman.
WOODSnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading JOE WOODS SURPRISES A LADY.--LOVE'S GOLDEN NETS.
