adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
Francis
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From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
Greyson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
Greysons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Greyson had been offered the alternative of gradually and gracefully changing his opinions, or getting out; and had, of course, chosen dismissal.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading The sale and purchase of the _Evening Gazette_ had been completed a few days before.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great stillness seemed to be around them.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading They sat in the twilight, facing the open French windows, through which one caught a glimpse of the park.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a summer's evening; Joan had dropped in at the Greysons and had found Mary alone, Francis not having yet returned from a bachelor dinner at his uncle's, who was some big pot in the Navy.
