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From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
Blissam
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From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
salesmennounUS /ˈseɪlzmɪn/
plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I found that they were discussing the mistakes of the shipping and stock clerks, and of course that touched me upon a tender spot, and I was all attention.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Some of our boys used to make the most absurd mistakes,” said one talker; “but the old man was about as bad as any of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
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 I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had often heard our traveling man speak of the hotel here, and the popularity it had among salesmen, so I was prepared to find the smoking room tolerably well filled when I went in there after supper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There were half a dozen or more in one group, who seemed to be on the best of terms, and I listened to their talk.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I parted with Blissam at the hotel, he going to the South and I West, and about 7 o'clock that evening I reached B--.
