adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
Corbet
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From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
Ellinor's
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From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
laxadjectiveUS /læks/
lacking in rigor or strictness
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
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 He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
probeverbUS /proʊb/
question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
severingnounUS /ˈsevərɪŋ/
the act of severing
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Ralph Corbet found it a very difficult thing to keep down his curiosity during the next few days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a miserable thing to have Ellinor's unspoken secret severing them like a phantom.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, he thought he could well enough make out the outline of past events; still, there was too much left to conjecture for his mind not to be always busy on the subject.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading He felt inclined to probe Mr. Wilkins in their after- dinner conversation, in which his host was frank and lax enough on many subjects.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he had given her his word that he would make no further inquiries from her.
