AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two blocks further, and he reached Ann Street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Two blocks further, and he reached Ann Street.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Two blocks further, and he reached Ann Street.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
Greyson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He went up to the head of Spruce Street, and turned into Nassau.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He went up to the head of Spruce Street, and turned into Nassau.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading He went up to the head of Spruce Street, and turned into Nassau.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Two blocks further, and he reached Ann Street.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He went up to the head of Spruce Street, and turned into Nassau.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went up to the head of Spruce Street, and turned into Nassau.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After Dick had finished polishing Mr. Greyson’s boots he was fortunate enough to secure three other customers, two of them reporters in the Tribune establishment, which occupies the corner of Spruce Street and Printing House Square.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dick had got through with his last customer the City Hall clock indicated eight o’clock.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had been up an hour, and hard at work, and naturally began to think of breakfast.
