adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
Hagar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
noxiousadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːkʃəs/
injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
pump-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
regimennounUS /ˈredʒəmən/
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
tumblersnounUS /ˈtʌmblərz/
plural of “tumbler” — a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He could pick out every order at a glance--he did not need to wait until he saw the tumblers at their lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning George Hagar was early at the pump-room.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
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 Now and then a dashing girl came gliding in, and, though the draft was noxious to her, drank the stuff off with a neutral look and well bred indifference to the distress about her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found it amusing to watch the crowds coming and going--earnest invalids and that most numerous body of middle aged, middle class people who have no particular reason for drinking the waters, and whose only regimen is getting even with their appetites.
