adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
Chelton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Nor were suspicious tongues idle.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
MOTORINGnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were suspicious tongues idle.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
OUTFITSnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Nor were suspicious tongues idle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Nor were suspicious tongues idle.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading "As if that was a joke," said Cora, when she heard this version.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading MOTORING OUTFITS For days following the loss of the money and the finding of the empty pocketbook every possible clue was followed up, both by the police of New City and Chelton, and by many detectives, who were lured on by the offered reward of five hundred dollars.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Cora was not openly accused, it was because she had a brother who would vigorously defend her.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nor did the Robinson girls altogether escape, though it was generally hinted, in the case of all the young ladies, that they might have hidden the money "just for fun," and when they saw what excitement it caused they were afraid to return it.
