andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any luck?" asked Marsh.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Any luck?" asked Marsh.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
CORNEREDadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Any luck?" asked Marsh.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
Nels
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From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
ShuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORNERED Marsh replaced everything in the suitcase, put it back in the cupboard, and closed the door.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
Tierney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shutting off the lights, the two men returned to the main floor.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading As they entered the library, Morgan and Tierney appeared, having completed their search of the upper part of the house.
We're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We're through here for the present, Nels," he said.
