adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
Denton
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From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
GROVETON
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From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
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 There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Indeed, this was true, for any mental disturbance is likely to affect the body.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was an anxious look upon his face, and a haggard look, which led some of his friends to think that his health was affected.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the visit of Tony Denton, and the knowledge that his secret was known, Prince Duncan had changed in manner and appearance.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of diverting attention from the cause of this altered appearance, Mr. Duncan began to complain of overwork, and to hint that he might have to travel for his health.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BACK IN GROVETON Meanwhile, some things occurred in Groveton which require to be chronicled.
