AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
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 At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
revisitverbUS /riˈvɪzɪt/
visit again
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He had not read the news, and I am sorry to say that I, in my selfish agitation, did not break it to him gently.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
TimesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the process of doing it was hard and tedious, and I was glad of the little respite presented by the thought that I must, before stating my case thoroughly, revisit Adam Street itself, to gauge precisely the extent of the mischief threatened there.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On my way to the Strand I met an old friend, one of my links with whom is his love of the Adams’ work.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At least my conscience would be clear: I should have done what I could to save my beloved quarter.
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From this reading If The Times wouldn’t, what then?
