adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
abstractedlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
how
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From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
HuntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
Larry
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From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
Larry's
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From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
Maggie
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From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
maneuveredverbUS /məˈnuːvərd/
past form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that day the most Larry did was abstractedly going through the motions of work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were on the piazza, Dick having gone into the house for a fresh supply of cigarettes, and Miss Sherwood being in an animated discussion with Hunt, Maggie said:
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The meeting, however, proved no difficulty; for Maggie, who arrived at four, had come primarily on Larry's account and she herself maneuvered the encounter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was completely filled with the situation and its many questions, and with the suspense of waiting for Maggie to come and of how he was going to manage to see her privately.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Larry undressed, had a bath, shaved, dressed again, and started to work.
