adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
benignitynoun
the quality of being kind and gentle
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
Hilliard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
inharmoniousadjective
not in harmony
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
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 There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
satisfactionsnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃənz/
plural of “satisfaction” — the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
solaced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This," he said to himself, "is the joy of life.
time-honouredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading No longer weary, he strolled westward, content with the satisfactions of each passing moment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There came an afternoon early in July when Hilliard, tired with a long ramble in search of old City churches--his architectural interests never failed--sought rest and coolness in a Fleet Street tavern of time-honoured name.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When he went forth again into the roaring highway things glowed before him in a mellow light: the sounds of Fleet Street made music to his ears; he looked with joyous benignity into the faces of men and women, and nowhere discovered a countenance inharmonious with his gallant mood.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading It was long since he had yielded to any extravagance; to-day his palate demanded wine, and with wine he solaced it.
