aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
ADVANTAGEnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
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 He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
BachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
Gaston's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
hystericaladjectiveUS /hɪˈsterɪkəl/
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
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 forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
VANDELOUP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. VANDELOUP HEARS SOMETHING TO HIS ADVANTAGE As he drove rapidly into town Gaston’s thoughts were anything but pleasant.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He forgot all about her when he left the house, and, lying back in the cab smoking one of his everlasting cigarettes, pondered about his position.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The fact was he was very hard up for money, and did not know where to turn for more.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not that he was thinking about Kitty, for he regarded the scene he had with her as merely an outburst of hysterical passion, and did not dream she would take any serious step.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His luck at cards was so great that even the Bachelors, used as they were to losing large sums, began to murmur among themselves that M. Vandeloup was too clever, and as that young gentleman by no means desired to lose his popularity he stopped playing cards altogether, and so effectually silenced everyone.
