adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
bedfellowsnounUS /ˈbedfeloʊz/
plural of “bedfellow” — a temporary associate
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
Café
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From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
chop-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
folknounUS /foʊk/
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
MarriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
spinsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
SUNDAYnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shall I spend two shillings in a chop-house, or five in my club, or ten at the Café Royal?"
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading SUNDAY EVENING IN LONDON Married folk always know, only the bachelor asks, "Where shall I dine?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Married folk know their bedfellows; bachelors, and perhaps spinsters, are not so sure of theirs: this is a side issue which we will not pursue; an allusion to it will suffice to bring before the reader the radical difference between the lives of the married and the unmarried.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For two or three more shillings one may sit on the balcony of the Savoy, facing the spectacle of evening darkening on the river, with lights of bridge and wharf and warehouse afloat in the tide.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading O married ones, from breakfast to six, only, do our lives resemble yours!
