adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
anarchistnounUS /ˈænərkɪst/
an advocate of anarchism
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
Annenberg
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From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
boroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
Craig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
Kennedy'snounUS /ˈkenədiz/
possessive form of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
Lowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
MURDERverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
QuicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
SYNDICATEnounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our quest took us to a rather dilapidated old house on the outskirts of the little Long Island town.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE MURDER SYNDICATE Quickly now Craig completed his arrangements for the visit to the headquarters of the real anarchist leader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We realized that it might prove a desperate undertaking, but the crisis was such that it called for any risk.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Burke telephoned for a high-powered car, while Miss Lowe told frankly of the habits of Annenberg and the chances of finding his place unguarded, which were good in the daytime.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kennedy’s only equipment for the excursion consisted in a small package which he took from a cabinet at the end of the room, and, with a parting reassurance to Paula Lowe, we were soon speeding over the bridge to the borough across the river.
