alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing?" enquired Ogden.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
DEPORTMENTnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
desisting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing?" enquired Ogden.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
enquired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What are you doing?" enquired Ogden.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
INSTRUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
Pett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
Pett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading The stout boy was standing in the doorway, observing him with an attentive eye.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
tap-tap-tap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until he had punched it for perhaps five minutes that, desisting from his labours, he perceived that he had the pleasure of the company of little Ogden Ford.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Mrs. Pett's guests had been less noisily concentrated on their conversation, they might have heard the muffled _tap-tap-tap_ that proclaimed that Jerry Mitchell was punching the bag upstairs.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing?" enquired Ogden.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading INSTRUCTION IN DEPORTMENT While the feast of reason and flow of soul had been in progress in the drawing-room, in the gymnasium on the top floor Jerry Mitchell, awaiting the coming of Mr. Pett, had been passing the time in improving with strenuous exercise his already impressive physique.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing?" enquired Ogden.
