AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
ArtfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
Braddock
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From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
CronkverbUS /krɑːŋk/
utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
DELIVERYnounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
Joey
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From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
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 It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
mid-afternoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
Noakes
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From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was his opinion that Braddock would listen to reason before many days.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
scrawledverbUS /skrɔːld/
past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
temporizingverbUS /ˈtempəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “temporize” — draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
From this reading He was for temporizing methods, attended by shrewd efforts to keep the enemies apart.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DELIVERY OF A TELEGRAM On David's return to the hotel he found a hastily scrawled note from Artful Dick Cronk.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had remained at the Noakes' until mid-afternoon, discussing the sinister attitude of Thomas Braddock.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Joey stubbornly maintained that it was worse than useless to have the man locked up; it would merely delay the consummation of his purpose, and it would add fuel to the fierce flames that already were consuming his brain.
