adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
anywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
Attorney-at-Law
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From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
else
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From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
eradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
Gloria
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From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
Gloria's
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From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
locationsnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “location” — a point or extent in space
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
McAndrew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
McAndrews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
packing-scene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
PleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
renunciationnounUS /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gloria's impressions were apt to come and go easily, they reasoned, and it was important for this one to go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Walter McAndrew, Attorney-at-Law, was in rather frequent demand in distant places, when the services of an especially acute lawyer were in demand.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading When these "cases," as Gloria termed them, called him to locations worth visiting, Mr. McAndrews delighted in taking his wife and ward with him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The evening preceding the packing-scene in Gloria's bedroom, he and his good wife had come to the rapid decision that a trip to the West just now would be good for Gloria--more likely than anything else to eradicate impressions of unpleasant Pleasant Street.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were going away, anyway, and I suppose I can go too, even if it is hot," his wife had sighed in gentle renunciation of her own comfort.
