affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
BabbittnounUS /ˈbæbɪt/
an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
piano-salesman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
taxi-driver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But savagely he said “Campbell Inn!” to the taxi-driver.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the more affable on the surface as secretly he became more apprehensive, felt more hollow.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I He sat smoking with the piano-salesman, clinging to the warm refuge of gossip, afraid to venture into thoughts of Paul.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading When the salesman yawned that he had to write up his orders, Babbitt left him, left the hotel, in leisurely calm.
Zilla's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was certain that Paul was in Chicago without Zilla’s knowledge, and that he was doing things not at all moral and secure.
