adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER BREAKFAST AT HAP HOUSE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER BREAKFAST AT HAP HOUSE.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
BREAKFASTverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AFTER BREAKFAST AT HAP HOUSE.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
Donnellan's
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From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
HAPnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading AFTER BREAKFAST AT HAP HOUSE.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AFTER BREAKFAST AT HAP HOUSE.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
nagsnounUS /næɡz/
plural of “nag” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
Prendergast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But at this moment a terrible noise was heard to take place in the hall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The meet was so near to them, that they had both intended to ride their own hunters from the door; and the two nags were now being led up and down upon the gravel.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't think he will," said Mr. Prendergast; and as he spoke, Captain Donnellan's ear could detect that there was something approaching to sarcasm in the tone of the old man's voice.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading The Captain was quite sure that his friend would not be even at the heel of the hunt that day; and without further compunction proceeded to fasten his buckskin gloves round his wrists.
