adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was waiting for darkness.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
ELECTROLYTICadjectiveUS /ˌɪlektrəˈlɪtɪk/
of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
flashlightsnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪts/
plural of “flashlight” — a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
glownounUS /ɡloʊ/
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
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 THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
Minturn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
MURDERverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
Pearcy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As soon as the lights began to glow in the little stores on the main street, we sallied forth, taking the direction of the Pearcy and Minturn houses.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
uselesslyadverb
in a useless manner
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was waiting for darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ELECTROLYTIC MURDER We dined leisurely, which seemed strange to me, for it was not Kennedy’s custom to let moments fly uselessly when he was on a case.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading However, I soon found out why it was.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading On the way he dropped into the hardware store and purchased a light spade and one of the small pocket electric flashlights, about which he wrapped a piece of cardboard in such a way as to make a most effective dark lantern.
