adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
Arnot's
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From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
dinner-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
GLOOMYadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
GRANDEURnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
Haldane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
nonsensenounUS /ˈnɑːnsens/
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GLOOMY GRANDEUR" Mr. Arnot's library was on the side of the hall opposite to the drawing-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this ridiculous scene?" he demanded sternly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Haldane's words, manner, and glances at the dinner-table at once recurred to him, and stepping silently to the drawing-room door, he heard the latter part of the colloquy narrated in the previous chapter.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Though he had been deeply intent upon his writing, he at last became conscious that there were some persons in the parlor who were talking in an unusual manner, and he soon distinguished the voice of his niece.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was both amused and angry, and while relieved to find that his niece was indulging in no "sentimental nonsense," he had not a particle of sympathy or charity for Haldane, and he determined to give the young man a "lesson that would not soon be forgotten."
