adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
Allan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
blackedverbUS /blækt/
past form of “black” — make or become black
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
meannessnounUS /ˈmiːnnəs/
the quality of being deliberately mean
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
Roscoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
StandingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Standing on the sidewalk having his boots blacked, he recognized the schoolfellow he had least reason to like--Jim Smith.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not expect to meet any more acquaintances, but he was again to be surprised.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What brings Jim here?” he asked himself, in some surprise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After parting with Allan Roscoe and Guy, Hector kept on his way downtown.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He did not feel inclined to go up and claim acquaintance, but it chanced that he became witness of a piece of meanness characteristic of Jim.
