adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure you've got the right man?" asked Viner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure you've got the right man?" asked Viner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
Drillford
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From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
Drillford's
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From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
haven't
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From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
I'd
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From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
KNIFEnounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Are you sure you've got the right man?" asked Viner.
RINGverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "I mean--have you got the man I saw running away from the passage?"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure you've got the right man?" asked Viner.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
Viner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Much quicker work than I'd anticipated, too."
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading THE RING AND THE KNIFE Viner was hoping that the police had got hold of the wrong man as he reluctantly walked into Drillford's office, but one glance at the inspector's confident face, alert and smiling, showed him that Drillford himself had no doubts on that point.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Mr. Viner," he said with a triumphant laugh, "we haven't been so long about it, you see!
you've
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From this reading "Are you sure you've got the right man?" asked Viner.
