adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
Brissenden
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From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
cadaverousadjective
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Yes, that’s it,” Brissenden laughed.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Brissenden gave no explanation of his long absence, nor did Martin pry into it.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, that’s it,” Brissenden laughed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was content to see his friend’s cadaverous face opposite him through the steam rising from a tumbler of toddy.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He pulled a manuscript from his inside coat pocket and passed it to Martin, who looked at the title and glanced up curiously.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I, too, have not been idle,” Brissenden proclaimed, after hearing Martin’s account of the work he had accomplished.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, that’s it,” Brissenden laughed.
