adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
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 "All right, thanks," said the driver, and slammed to the door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
cab-driver's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
cabbynounUS /ˈkæbi/
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
Coleman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "All right, thanks," said the driver, and slammed to the door.
expostulateverb
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
FiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Fifty cents apiece, gentlemen," answered cabby.
hackman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As the hackman closed the door of the carriage, Luke asked: "How much is the fare?"
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
OTTAWAnounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, thanks," said the driver, and slammed to the door.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading "All right, thanks," said the driver, and slammed to the door.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "All right, thanks," said the driver, and slammed to the door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OTTAWA HOUSE There was one little circumstance that led Luke to think favorably of his new companion.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Luke was about to put his hand into his pocket for the money, when Coleman touching him on the arm, said: "Never mind, Luke, I have the money," and before our hero could expostulate he had thrust a dollar into the cab-driver's hand.
