adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
half-conscious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
JONESnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
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 A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
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 dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
Ripley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was six or seven blocks to the office of the lawyers, and he was actually running before he stopped at the entrance of the big building.
street-car
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembered that he did not have money enough to pay his fare.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLIGHT OF JONES Everything seemed like a dream to Brewster as he rushed off through the night to the office of Grant & Ripley.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading A bitter smile crept about his lips as he drew away from the street-car track almost as his hand touched the rail of a car he had signaled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dazed, bewildered, hardly more than half-conscious.
