adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
barestadjectiveUS /ˈberəst/
superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
bookshopnounUS /ˈbʊkʃɑːp/
a shop where books are sold
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
DAYLIGHTnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
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 SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
LIMELIGHTnounUS /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
a focus of public attention
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
primrosesnounUS /ˈprɪmroʊzəz/
plural of “primrose” — any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
solicitor's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
SUNLIGHTnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
TannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He spoke to no one of his approaching freedom--but the thought of it hung in rich and burning colour ever at the back of his thoughts.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had an amazing number of things to think about and the solicitor's office was the barest background for his chasing thoughts.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading SUNLIGHT, LIMELIGHT, DAYLIGHT I Easter fell early that year; the last days of March held its festival and the winds and rains of that blustering month attended the birth of its primroses.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Peter spent his days in preparation for the swift coming of Easter Wednesday and in varying moods of exultation, terror, industry and idleness.
Zachary
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From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
Zanti
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From this reading He did not see Mr. Zanti during this period--that gentleman was, he was informed, away on business--and it was characteristic of him that he asked Zachary Tan no questions whether of the mysterious bookshop, of London generally, or of any possible news about Stephen, the latter a secret that he was convinced the dark little curiosity shop somewhere contained.
