Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
accompany
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
allowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
Ambler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
apparently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
completenounUS /complete/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
connect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
connected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
Contrary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
Courtenay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
curious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
death
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
directions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
discover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
distinct
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
enigma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
entirelynounUS /ˈentirely/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
Ethelwynn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
formed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
inquiries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
Jevons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
LANE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANE'S ROMANCE.
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
message
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
methods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
MR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
mystery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
present
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
problem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
prostrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
reply
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
ROMANCE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANE'S ROMANCE.
saying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
Secrets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
sent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
Seven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
solution
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
usual
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
various
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
wire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In reply to a wire I had sent to Ethelwynn came a message saying that her mother was entirely prostrated, therefore she could not at present leave her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Contrary to his usual methods, he allowed me to accompany him in various directions, making curious inquiries that had apparently nothing to connect them with the mystery of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Courtenay.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The Seven Secrets, each distinct from each other and yet connected; each one in itself a complete enigma, formed a problem of which even Ambler Jevons himself could not discover the solution.
