AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
EVENTSnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
Oren
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From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
Ranney
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From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
triumphing
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From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
Trott
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From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Then, again, he wanted the satisfaction of triumphing over the boy who had had the audacity to defy him--a full-grown man, and one whose name had carried terror to many a traveler.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE EVENTS OF A NIGHT In the country it may safely be assumed that by twelve o'clock at night every sound and healthy person will be asleep.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He decided to enter Walter's chamber first, partly because he wanted his revolver, which would be of service to him in case he were attacked.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Dick Ranney gave an extra margin of half an hour, and thirty minutes after midnight made his appearance in the hotel yard.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Thanks to the information given by his young messenger, Oren Trott, who, of course, did not know that in this way he was assisting a dishonest scheme, he was able to fix at once upon the windows of the rooms occupied by Walter and the professor.
