adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
Dingwall
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From this reading Mr. Dingwall elevated his eyebrows.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
Dornton
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From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Mr. Dingwall elevated his eyebrows.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Mr. Dingwall elevated his eyebrows.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dingwall elevated his eyebrows.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dingwall elevated his eyebrows.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
presumptiveadjectiveUS /priˈzʌmptɪv/
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
Randolph
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From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The large property at stake of course rendered the most satisfactory proofs of it necessary.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “But,” he said impulsively, “there was a child.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
unconvincedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
lacking conviction
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Randolph thought of the strange body at the wharf, of the coroner's vague verdict, and was unconvinced.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His father had died only a month previous, and of course they were seeking the presumptive heir, the so-called 'Captain John Dornton'--your man--when they made the discovery of his death.”
