AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
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 After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
BuildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
Carrie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
Drouet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
FLOWERnounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
GLITTERINGadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
Moy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
NAMEverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
Rector's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
StreetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
USEnounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading A GLITTERING NIGHT FLOWER: THE USE OF A NAME Drouet did not call that evening.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Thereafter he visited the resort of Fitzgerald and Moy's in Adams Street, opposite the imposing Federal Building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After receiving the letter, he had laid aside all thought of Carrie for the time being and was floating around having what he considered a gay time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this particular evening he dined at "Rector's," a restaurant of some local fame, which occupied a basement at Clark and Monroe Streets.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading There he leaned over the splendid bar and swallowed a glass of plain whiskey and purchased a couple of cigars, one of which he lighted.
