adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
appreciableadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃəbəl/
enough to be estimated or measured
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
Nicholson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
SHORTLYadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old gentleman looked up with that sour, inquisitive expression that came so near to smiling and was so different in effect.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading ‘This is a time when I do not like to be disturbed,’ he said.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
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 ‘I know that,’ returned John; ‘but I have—I want—I’ve made a dreadful mess of it,’ he broke out, and turned to the window.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHORTLY after breakfast, at which he assisted with a highly tragical countenance, John sought his father where he sat, presumably in religious meditation, on the Sabbath mornings.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Mr. Nicholson sat silent for an appreciable time, while his unhappy son surveyed the poles in the back green, and a certain yellow cat that was perched upon the wall.
