abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INFAMOUS TRADE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
Croisenois
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From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
INFAMOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading AN INFAMOUS TRADE.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
Mascarin
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From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
self-interests
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From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Had his intention been to startle his audience, he had most certainly succeeded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
TRADEnounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading AN INFAMOUS TRADE.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was not particularly intelligent, except as regarded his self-interests, and though, of course, he knew that there must be some connection between his interests and the recital that Mascarin had just made, he could not for the life of him make out what it was.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mascarin, who was anxious to make as deep an impression as possible upon Croisenois and Paul, broke off his story abruptly, and paced up and down the room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul was breathless with interest, and Croisenois broke down in attempting to make one of his usual trivial remarks.
