adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
NamesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading “Names?”
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
Ramsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ramsey kept very few things from Fred Mitchell, and usually his confidences were immediate upon the occasion of them; but allowed several weeks to elapse before sketching for his roommate the outlines of this adventure.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “One thing that was kind o' funny about it, Fred,” he said, “I didn't know what to call her.”
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mr. Mitchell, stretched upon the window seat in their “study,” and looking out over the town street below and the campus beyond the street, had already thought it tactful to ambush his profound amusement by turning upon his side, so that his face was toward the window and away from his companion.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What did you want to call her?” he inquired in a serious voice.
