adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
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 Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
Fogarty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
half-pintnoun
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Open that, Jack, will you?”
Kernan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
OpenverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open that, Jack, will you?”
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He inquired politely for Mr Kernan, placed his gift on the table and sat down with the company on equal terms.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Kernan appreciated the gift all the more since he was aware that there was a small account for groceries unsettled between him and Mr Fogarty.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Open that, Jack, will you?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Fogarty brought a gift with him, a half-pint of special whisky.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He said: “I wouldn’t doubt you, old man.
