adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
Coburn
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From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
Eastbourne
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From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Merriman haunted the town.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
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 WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
Luttrell's
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From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
Madeleine
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From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
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 He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
Merriman
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From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
NETnounUS /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 WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
reassertingverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reassert” — strengthen or make more firm
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
SPREADSnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He practically lived at the George, going up and down daily to his office, and spending as many of his evenings and his Sundays at Mrs. Luttrell’s as he dared.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Merriman haunted the town.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
WILLISnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading WILLIS SPREADS HIS NET Though Inspector Willis had spent so much time out of London in his following up of the case, he had by no means lost sight of Madeleine Coburn and Merriman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But though the young man had worn himself almost to a shadow by his efforts, he felt that the realization of his hopes was as far off as ever.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The girl, he knew, was still staying with her aunt at Eastbourne, and the local police authorities, from whom he got his information, believed that her youth and health were reasserting themselves, and that she was rapidly recovering from the shock of her father’s tragic death.
