adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
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 When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
cannot
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From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
falsifyingnounUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪɪŋ/
the act of determining that something is false
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
grubbing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
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 There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
mole-catcher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
SKINNERnounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, Man is a cooking animal: bankrupt Man especially.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The feelings with which he had now for some months watched his master grubbing were curiously mingled.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading There was the grim sense of superiority every successful detective feels as he sees the watched one working away unconscious of the eye that is on him; but this was more than balanced by a long habit of obsequious reverence.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading When A. has been looking up to B. for thirty years, he cannot look down on him all of a sudden, merely because he catches him falsifying accounts.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SKINNER--called “young” because he had once had a father on the premises--was the mole-catcher.
