AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
CLEVERadjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked that way.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it possible that he contemplated doing me physical harm?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading I was not accustomed to such rough treatment, and I resented it instantly.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It looked that way.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
WoodwardnounUS /ˈwʊdwɔːrd/
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading A CLEVER RUSE I must confess I was frightened when Mr. Woodward locked the door of his library and caught me by the collar.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading I was not very large for my age, but I was strong, and ducking my head I wrenched myself free from his grasp and sprang to the other side of the small table that stood in the centre of the room.
