adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
Jennings
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From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
JULIET'S
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From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JULIET'S STORY Instead of answering, Jennings looked at Mallow.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Mallow with a puzzled expression took the weapon in his hand and examined it closely.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It was the merest chance I glanced at the wall and saw that one of the arms which form that trophy was missing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was also a chance that I suggested the blank space might be filled up with this knife.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you sure it is your property?"
