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 had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
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 Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
Bansemer
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From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
CorsicanadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsəkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
Deever
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From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
DROOM
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From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
Eddie
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From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
Harbert
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From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading Rigby was now morally certain that James Bansemer was all that Harbert had painted.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had been accepted as a man of power and ability.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
Rigby
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From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading To his surprise, however, the man was not openly suspected by other members of the bar.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two had found a joint affinity in Napoleon, although it became necessary for the law student to sit up late at night, neglecting other literature, in order to establish anything like an adequate acquaintance with the lamented Corsican.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EVENING WITH DROOM Several weeks later Eddie Deever announced, quite breathlessly, to Rigby that he was going over to visit Droom in his Wells Street rooms.
