AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
abductorsnounUS /æbˈdʌktərz/
plural of “abductor” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
AbyssinianounUS /æbˈsɪniːə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
del
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
Effendinoun
a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
GALLOPverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
Grande
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
guard-room
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From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
HamedverbUS /hæmd/
past form of “ham” — exaggerate one's acting
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
Haxton
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
Hôtel
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
Irene
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
Massowah
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From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
meanderings
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
Mulai
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From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
rills
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From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
Royson
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From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
stage-craft
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From this reading He might have deplored the blunder, but, leaving out of count any humane consideration for the girl's feelings, he must have admired the stage-craft displayed by her abductors.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
villainousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The sun sank behind the highlands of Abyssinia while the Effendi awaited the Governor's return in the guard-room of the fort.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GALLOP IN THE DARK Several minor rills of events combined to produce this tempestuous torrent at the door of the Hôtel Grande del Universe, and any level-headed man acquainted with their meanderings might come to the just conclusion that Irene had been kidnapped in mistake for Mrs. Haxton.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading If cool skill were worthy of success they had earned it in full measure.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact, the achievement would have ranked high in the villainous annals of Massowah were it not for the blind chance that separated Mulai Hamed from Royson two hours earlier.
