adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
Cuthbert
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From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
DETECTIVEnounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
fair-hairedadjective
favorite
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
Jennings
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From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
public-school
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From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading But although Jennings' profession was scarcely that of a gentleman, he looked well-bred, and was dressed with the same quiet taste and refinement as characterized Mallow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were rather like in looks, both being tall, slim and fair-haired.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DETECTIVE The two men looked at one another, Jennings searchingly, and Cuthbert with a look of mingled amazement and indignation.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading But Mallow wore a mustache, whereas the detective, possibly for the sake of disguising himself on occasions, was clean-shaven.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The public-school stamp was on both, and they might have been a couple of young men about town discussing sport rather than an officer of the law and a man who (it seemed from Jennings' hints) was suspected of complicity in a crime.
