AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
Andre
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From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
COUNCILnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
forebodings
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From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
gas-lamps
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From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
how
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From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
MadadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
Matignon
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From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
Mussidan
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From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The evening was a dark one, and the gas-lamps showed a feeble light through the dull February fog.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had no fixed plan as to what to do when he arrived there, and it was only on reaching the Rue de Matignon that he recovered sufficient coolness to deliberate and reflect.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mad with his terrible forebodings, Andre hurried through the streets in the direction of the Hotel de Mussidan, caring little for the attention that his excited looks and gestures caused.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had arrived at the desired spot; how should he set to work to obtain the information that he required?
