AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As for Luke, he was disagreeably startled at Harry's sudden appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
Centreville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading As for Luke, he was disagreeably startled at Harry's sudden appearance.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Luke, he was disagreeably startled at Harry's sudden appearance.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As for Luke, he was disagreeably startled at Harry's sudden appearance.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading As for Luke, he was disagreeably startled at Harry's sudden appearance.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He assisted the professor during the afternoon to get ready the hall for his evening performance and, at half past five, took his seat at the supper table in the village hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A week later Harry reached a brisk manufacturing place which I will call Centreville.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Just as Harry began to eat, he lifted his eyes, and started in surprise as he recognized, in his opposite neighbor, Luke Harrison, whose abrupt departure without paying his debts the reader will remember.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Under the circumstances, it will not be wondered at that our hero's look was not exactly cordial.
