adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
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 It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading It stood in Dover Street.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
Hilary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
InknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
interchanging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
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 Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
peculative
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
PennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
SAILverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
SHIPSnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood in Dover Street.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It stood in Dover Street.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This literary person had left the club soon after its initiation, having conceived for it a sudden dislike.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Unlike other clubs, it was mainly used to talk in, and had special arrangements for the safety of umbrellas and such books as had not yet vanished from the library; not, of course, owing to any peculative tendency among its members, but because, after interchanging their ideas, those members would depart, in a long row, each grasping some material object in his hand.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had indeed a certain reputation for bad cooking, and all its members complained bitterly at times that you never could go in without meeting someone you knew.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SHIPS IN SAIL In due accord with the old butler's comment on his looks, Hilary had felt so young that, instead of going home, he mounted an omnibus, and went down to his club--the “Pen and Ink,” so called because the man who founded it could not think at the moment of any other words.
