adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
APARTMENTSnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
confectioner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The working day was ended.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The working day was ended.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
gratings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
hatter'snounUS /ˈhætərz/
possessive form of “hatter” — someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
KAZMAH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
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 Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
Quentin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
saleswomennounUS /ˈseɪlzwɪmən/
plural of “saleswoman” — a woman salesperson
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
show-girls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
SmartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/
plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
tailor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
TubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
vendorsnounUS /ˈvendərz/
plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE APARTMENTS OF KAZMAH It was rather less than two hours earlier on the same evening that Quentin Gray came out of the confectioner’s shop in old Bond Street carrying a neat parcel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here a tailor’s staff, there a hatter’s lingered awhile as iron shutters and gratings were secured, and bidding one another good night, separated and made off towards Tube and bus.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Smartly dressed show-girls, saleswomen, girl clerks and others crowded the pavements, which at high noon had been thronged with ladies of fashion.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The working day was ended.
YellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Yellow dusk was closing down upon this bazaar of the New Babylon, and many of the dealers in precious gems, vendors of rich stuffs, and makers of modes had already deserted their shops.
