AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
DeWitt
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From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
dragoons
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From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
ex-captain
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From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
goutnounUS /ɡaʊt/
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
Jorian
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From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
pendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
PROMENADEnounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
resortingverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading My father was in a tempered gay mood, examining a couple of the county newspapers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
virulentlyadverbUS /ˈvɪrələntli/
in a virulent manner
From this reading One abused him virulently; he was supported by the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was an ex-captain of dragoons, a martyr to gout, and addicted to Burgundy, which necessitated his resorting to the waters, causing him, as he said, between his appetites and the penance he paid for them, to lead the life of a pendulum.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After embracing me, he desired me to listen while he read out opposing sentences from the columns of these eminent journals:
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PROMENADE IN BATH I found my father at his hotel, sitting with his friend Jorian DeWitt, whom I had met once before, and thought clever.
