adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
andirons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
Bansemer
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From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
CablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
CANKERnounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
ClosingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
ember-lit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
smoking-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For many minutes he sat and stared at the andirons in the ember-lit grate.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The lawyer did not look back, but turned the nearest corner as if eager to disappear from sight as quickly as possible.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CANKER Cable saw Bansemer leave the house as he drove up to the curb in front.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His blood was running cold through his veins, his jaw was set and his eyes had the appearance of one who has been dazed by a blow.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Closing the door of his smoking-room behind him, David Cable dropped wearily into a chair without removing his hat or coat.
