adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
bnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
crouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
cudnoun
food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
ElectrifiedverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “electrify” — excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
Istra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
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 He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
make-believenoun
imaginative intellectual play
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
swashed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
tidesnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading First one, then the other, these thoughts swashed back and forth like the swinging tides.
TIFFINS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Electrified, his cramped body shot up from its crouch, and he darted to the door.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He got away from them only long enough to rejoice that somehow—he didn’t know how—he was going to be her most intimate friend, because they were both Americans in a strange land and because they both could make-believe.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then he was proving that Istra would, and would not, be the perfect comrade among women when some one knocked at his door.
Wrenn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE TIFFINS Mr. Wrenn, chewing and chewing and chewing the cud of thought in his room next evening, after an hour had proved two things; thus: (a) The only thing he wanted to do was to go back to America at once, because England was a country where every one—native or American—was so unfriendly and so vastly wise that he could never understand them. (b) The one thing in the world that he wanted to do was to be right here, for the most miraculous event of which he had ever heard was meeting Miss Nash.
