adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
AlleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
boarding-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
Fullalove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
Kybird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
luringverbUS /ˈlʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
SilknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
Silk's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading If she was at home she would have to invent some pretext for luring Teddy into the privacy of the open air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The former gentleman was in almost a sentimental mood, and the boarding-master, satisfied that his pupil was in a particularly appropriate frame of mind for the object of his visit, renewed his instructions about binding Mr. Silk to secrecy, and departed on business of his own.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
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 The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The summer evening was well advanced when Mr. Kybird and his old friend parted.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Kybird walked slowly towards Fullalove Alley with his head sunk in meditation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was anxious to find Mr. Silk alone, as otherwise the difficulty of his errand would be considerably increased, Mrs. Silk's intelligence being by no means obscured by any ungovernable affection for the Kybird family.
