adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
closely-cut
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From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
EVENTSnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading PUBLIC EVENTS.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
LucynounUS /ˈluːsi/
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
PUBLICnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PUBLIC EVENTS.
PuritanicaladjectiveUS /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/
of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did not stir beyond the door, although he had but little fear of any of his old friends recognizing him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A portion of each day he spent out in the garden strolling with Lucy, or sitting quietly while she read to him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some days Harry remained quietly with his friend.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The two years which had passed since he was at school had greatly changed his appearance, and his closely-cut hair, and the somber and Puritanical cut of his garments so completely altered him that it would have been a keen eye indeed which had recognized him when merely passing in the street.
