adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
Angelusnoun
the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
ConfusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
others
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From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
Sobriente
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
Sobriente's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
Susy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Confused and embarrassed, with a dread of something impending, the boy tried to avert it by a hurried account of his meeting with Susy, and his hopes of Father Sobriente's counsel and assistance.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clarence was about to retire hurriedly when Father Sobriente, breaking up the council with a significant glance at the others, called him back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had turned into Father Sobriente's quiet study with the intention of reporting himself, when he was disturbed to find him in consultation with three or four of the faculty, who seemed to be thrown into some slight confusion by his entrance.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the college the Angelus had long since rung.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the corridor he met one of the Fathers, who, instead of questioning him, returned his salutation with a grave gentleness that struck him.
