adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading "I don't know her address--how should I?
Allerdyke
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From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
American'snounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can't!" she exclaimed.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
can't
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From this reading "But I can't!" she exclaimed.
Celia
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From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know her address--how should I?
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "But I can't!" she exclaimed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
Fullaway
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From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
how
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From this reading "I don't know her address--how should I?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I can't!" she exclaimed.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know her address--how should I?
Lennard
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From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
MURDERverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't know her address--how should I?
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE SECOND MURDER It had been very evident to Allerdyke that ever since Fullaway had mentioned the matter of the missing maid, Celia Lennard had become a victim to doubt, suspicion, and uncertainty.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her colour came and went; her eyes began to show signs of tears; her voice shook.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading And now, at the American's direct question, she wrung her hands with an almost despairing gesture.
