adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
JACKnounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
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 He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
long-lost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
Tevis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
Tevis's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK HEARS OF HIS FATHER For a few moments Jack stood looking at the door that had closed on Mr. Hardy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He went to where he had left Nat and John, and told them what had happened.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But he reflected if he was to see the man who held his father's secret he must follow out the line laid down.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The man seemed a link between the boy and his long-lost father, and Jack felt as if he would not like to allow Mr. Tevis's confidant to be out of his sight.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Jack announced anticipation of a favorable reply from Mr. Tevis, who, he said, would, no doubt, keep his promise made years ago to those to whom he had presented the rings.
