adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
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 I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
Eric
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From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
Eric's
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From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
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 It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
Larry
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From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
PhilistinesnounUS /ˈfɪləstiːnz/
plural of “philistine” — a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “The fact is, I’ve fallen into the hands of the Philistines--that is to say, the doctors.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It was from Larry West, and after the first few lines Eric’s face lost the absent look it had worn and assumed an expression of interest.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I’ve not been feeling very fit all winter but I’ve held on, hoping to finish out the year.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Eric, finding that his father had not yet returned from the college, went into the library and sat down to read a letter he had picked up from the hall table.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am writing to ask a favour of you, Marshall,” wrote West.
