adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
BECOMESverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
deftnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
GIGANTICadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
GROWTHER
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From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
Growther's
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From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
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 GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — 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 So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
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 His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GROWTHER BECOMES GIGANTIC Haldane was so surprised at Mr. Growther's unexpected course that the odd old man was out of the gate before the situation was fully realized.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He cleared away his dinner with as much deftness as could be expected of one engaging in an unusual task, and put everything in its place, or what should be its place.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading So he concluded to fall in with his host's queer humor, and try to prove himself worthy of trust.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His first impulse was to follow, and say that he would not be left alone in circumstances that might compromise him; but a second thought assured him that he was past being compromised.
