adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
excavationnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃən/
the act of digging
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
handsomenessnoun
the quality of having regular well-defined features (especially of a man)
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
Linder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
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 For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
sunburnedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
Transley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Linder scratched his tousled brown hair reflectively as he gazed after the retreating form of Transley.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, by thunder!” said Linder; “by thunder, think of that!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His hat was off, and the perspiration stood on his sunburned face--a face which, in point of handsomeness, needed make no apology to Transley.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For Transley had announced, with his usual directness, that he wanted so many men and teams for a house excavation in the most exclusive part of the city.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Linder stood for some time, thinking “of that” as deeply as his somewhat disorganized mental state would permit.
