adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come in,” said the editor.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “Come in,” said the editor.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
ExcelsiornounUS /ɪkˈselsiər/
thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Come in,” said the editor.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
proof-slip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come in,” said the editor.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading With one hand gripping its back, the other still grasping a proof-slip, and his pencil in his mouth, he stared at the intruder.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger, despite his hesitating entrance, did not seem in the least disconcerted.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Come in,” said the editor.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The door of the editorial room of the “Excelsior Magazine” began to creak painfully under the hesitating pressure of an uncertain and unfamiliar hand.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading This continued until with a start of irritation the editor faced directly about, throwing his leg over the arm of his chair with a certain youthful dexterity.
