415
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
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 Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
djin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
hangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
NagasakinounUS /ˌnɑːɡɑːˈsɑːki/
a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
quaintnessnoun
the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
symbolicaladjective
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
UnaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
veneernounUS /vəˈnɪr/
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading OFF FOR CHINA When I entered the town, at the turn of the principal street, I had the good luck to meet Number 415, my poor relative.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading In front of all the shops hang white shades, adorned here and there with slight designs in black, in the quaintness of which lurks I know not what--something mysterious: dragons, emblems, symbolical figures.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was just at that moment in want of a speedy djin, and I at once got into his vehicle; besides, it was an alleviation to my feelings, in this hour of departure, to take my last drive in company with a member of my family.
worm-eatenadjective
infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
From this reading The sky is too glaring; the light crude, implacable; never has this old town of Nagasaki appeared to me so old, so worm-eaten, so bald, notwithstanding all its veneer of new papers and gaudy paintings.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Unaccustomed as I was to be out of doors during the hours of siesta, I had never yet seen the streets of the town thus overwhelmed by the sunshine, thus deserted in the silence and solitary brilliancy peculiar to all hot countries.
