andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
AwfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Awful night to be out.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
bartendernounUS /ˈbɑːrtendər/
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
Hugh
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From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
manoeuvred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Awful night to be out.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Awful night to be out.
plain-clothes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
READYadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
Ridgeway
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From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading READY FOR THE SEA Ridgeway, his nerves tense and his eyes gleaming, marched his thoroughly chilled companion up to the bar.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they gave their order for drinks, Hugh saw Grace, in his mind's eye, slipping from the carriage and off into the crowd--and every fibre of his heart was praying for success to attend her flight.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He found himself talking glibly, even volubly to the watcher, surprised that he could be doing it with his mind so full of other thoughts.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He manoeuvred so that the plain-clothes man stood with his back toward the door, and he seemed to be in no especial haste to attract the attention of the bartender.
