adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
gate-keeper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
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 We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
RafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That much I saw as his hansom crossed our bows, because I could not help seeing it, but I should not have given the incident a second thought if it had not been for his extraordinary effect upon Raffles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It contained a middle-aged man of the military type, like ourselves in evening dress.
ugliestadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡliəst/
superlative of “ugly” — displeasing to the senses
From this reading II King John’s Mansions, as everybody knows, are the oldest, the ugliest, and the tallest block of flats in all London.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We were about to drive into the spacious courtyard when the gate-keeper checked us in order to let another hansom drive out.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they are built upon a more generous scale than has since become the rule, and with a less studious regard for the economy of space.
