adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
CALLverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came here to question certain people.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I came here to question certain people.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
convincesverbUS /kənˈvɪnsɪz/
third-person singular of “convince” — make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I came here to question certain people.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came here to question certain people.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
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From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I came here to question certain people.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT CALL As Morgan recovered from his astonishment, Marsh anticipated some leading questions.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no question that we should again compare notes as soon as possible, but this is a dangerous place to discuss the case.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several incidents have occurred, including the present little drama which convinces us of that fact.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He headed these off at this time, by saying, "In this case, conditions seem to be somewhat reversed; for up to this time we have found practically no one who could be put under surveillance, yet we have every evidence that we are being carefully watched by others.
