aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
Birt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
futilelyadverb
in a futile and unproductive manner
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
Nate'snounUS /neɪts/
possessive form of “nates” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
tanyard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Birt had always been held in high esteem by the men at the tanyard.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Suddenly, however, the feeling toward him cooled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He remembered afterward, although at the time he was too absorbed to fully appreciate it, that this change began one day shortly after he had learned of Nate's departure.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He hardly noticed the conversation of the men until something was said that touched upon the wish nearest his heart.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As he went mechanically about his work, he was pondering futilely upon his friend's mysterious journey, and his tantalizing hopes lying untried in the depths of the ravine.
