adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Hang it all!” cried Gray irritably.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The little man reeled at the impact and almost fell, but:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The little man reeled at the impact and almost fell, but:
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 So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
CLOSEDadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
collidedverbUS /kəˈlaɪdɪd/
past form of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Hang it all!” cried Gray irritably.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
don't
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From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
DOORnounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The little man reeled at the impact and almost fell, but:
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
HangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading “Hang it all!” cried Gray irritably.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading The little man reeled at the impact and almost fell, but:
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading “Hang it all!” cried Gray irritably.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
Kazmah's
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From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
Quentin
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From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
RatheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The little man reeled at the impact and almost fell, but:
slinking
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From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CLOSED DOOR Rather less than five minutes later a taxicab drew up in old Bond Street, and from it Quentin Gray leapt out impetuously and ran in at the doorway leading to Kazmah’s stairs.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So hurried was his progress that he collided violently with a little man who, carrying himself with a pronounced stoop, was slinking furtively out.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
you're
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From this reading “Why the devil don’t you look where you’re going!”
