19
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From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
AFFAIRSnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading STRAIGHTENING OUT AFFAIRS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
don't
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From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
DormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
Joel'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊəlz/
possessive form of “joel” — a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
obeyedverbUS /oʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STRAIGHTENING OUT AFFAIRS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
soliloquized
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From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Ah, here it is," beginning to mount the stairs.
STRAIGHTENINGverbUS /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading STRAIGHTENING OUT AFFAIRS.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am glad I sent Jasper ahead to the hotel; I much rather pop in on the boys by myself," soliloquized the old gentleman in great satisfaction.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
walking-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days after, old Mr. King was walking over the college campus, bound for Joel's and David's room in the "Old Brick Dormitory."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Come in," yelled a voice, as he rapped with his walking-stick on the door of No. 19, "and don't make such a piece of work breaking the door down--oh, beg pardon!" as Mr. King obeyed the order.
