adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
cherootnoun
a cigar with both ends cut flat
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
DOORnounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
Gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seton Pasha tossed a match into the road.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Seton Pasha tossed a match into the road.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
OPENEDadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading Seton Pasha tossed a match into the road.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
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From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Seton Pasha tossed a match into the road.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
SetonnounUS /ˈsiːtən/
United States religious leader who was the first person born in the United States to be canonized (1774-1821)
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
SupposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Seton Pasha tossed a match into the road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading “It seems a pity to waste that box,” said Gray.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Suppose we look in at the Gaiety for an hour?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading THE DOOR IS OPENED Quentin Gray and Seton strolled out of Prince’s and both paused whilst Seton lighted a long black cheroot.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His humor was vastly improved, and he watched the passing throngs with an expression more suited to his boyish good looks than that of anger and mortification which had rested upon him an hour earlier.
